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Orville Redenbacher

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Getting older is like having a used car or a bike

That works, but is almost always not quite right

There's a dent, scratch, or part that needs constant repair

Drive a day without pouring water in the radiator, if you dare!

I’ve had a crook in my neck for over three years

I’m like one of those bikes that our parents used to buy at Sears!

The chain may pop off, whenever you change the gears

Pop a wheelie, hit the brakes too fast, or take a sharp turn

Which I did so often, because I would never learn!

I fell off a hundred times, and got over a dozen flats

I’d cut the intertube and burn rubber with a match

It was simple then, fixing my problems with just a patch

But now whenever my aging body requires a mend

It's not quite as easy to fix, as my old banana seat Schwinn!

I stretch, apply ice and heat, but whenever my joints bend

I hear so many cracks and pops, my noise is a shocker 

My family and friends nicknamed me Orville Redenbacher!

But I’m still grateful that I only need adjustments and patches applied

The ride is still imperfect, but at least I haven’t died!

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Coalhouse says:

Word!
 

mrmelody7 says:

I hear you Orville but just wait til you are old and still b talkin bout Im Gettin old Certainly can relate to this
 

Babalo5 says:

Profound! Reminds me of the past 3 months in my 82 years of life! I've been "cut off" from the Vibe and my Queen has been seriously ill. For some "ungodly" reason (AI), I've been denied complete sign-in. Only able to eventually read, but unable to comment or post. At any rate, like my 25-year-old truck, 82 years 0ld NI has finally kicked AI's butt! I'm back as Babalo5. Thanks to the PV Family for keeping me fueled and oiled. ONE. PEACE AND LOVE, mlowe5.

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